Body piercings are common methods of self-expression and cultural identity and have
existed for millennia. However, breaching the dermis and insertion of a foreign object entails …

Since ancient times, body adornment has been a tradition in many cultures around the world
and people still deck themselves out for a number of reasons. In Ghana, the phenomenon is …

The purpose of the study was to assess the general attitudes, cultural significance and
health risks associated with body arts on the Ewe youth in the Volta Region of Ghana. The …

Tattoos, an ancient form of body art with roots dating back 5000 years, have evolved from
cultural markers to mainstream symbols of self-expression. While historically significant …

Objetivo: Describir las complicaciones ocasionadas por el uso del piercing bucal en los
estudiantes del preuniversitario. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, de corte …

Purpose: To report the surgical management and outcomes of a patient with granulomatous
inflammation following scleral tattooing, emphasizing the associated risks and clinical …

Background: Body piercing is an increasingly common practice globally. This practice is
associated with several health concerns which vary from tissue trauma, allergic reactions …

Introducción: el uso de los piercings bucales se ha convertido en una práctica frecuente en
los adolescentes, que puede llegar a ser un problema de salud pública. La forma …

This study is a project developed through the action-research method, focused on
describing and analyzing how some body modifications, such as tattoos, piercings, among …